Recent Sermons
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The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 1)
Romans 1:18- Paul begins a discourse on how ignorance of God’s Law provides no excuse, and how privilege provides no exemption when it comes to God’s wrath. The message of God’s wrath is actually a precursor to presenting the gospel. This section of Romans deals with the reality of God’s wrath, and the revelation of it. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 3)
Romans 1:17- The God-centered nature of the gospel is expounded upon. The power of the gospel is revealed by His declaration of the sinner’s innocence. This declaration is only possible by imputing to him that which he most needs: the righteousness of God. God’s righteousness denotes His activity of “establishing right” and intervening to save His people; this includes judging those who oppose Him. -
Final Thoughts (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 12:12-14 In his closing words of his journal, Solomon the Preacher gives a final warning against pagan counsel and an exhortation of true worship. -
Final Thoughts (Part 1)
Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 A preacher is always seeking to challenge his listeners with truth that will hopefully impact the way they live. This final part of Ecclesiastes provides us with some insight into what makes for effective teaching. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 2)
Romans 1:14-16 We gain further insight into Paul’s missionary heart for the Romans by analyzing his indebtedness and his climatic statement of what his mission is: to preach the gospel to the glory of God. He is overwhelmingly concerned with displaying the gospel’s power unto salvation. -
Don’t Wait Too Long
Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 This very famous section of Ecclesiastes deals with the reality of progressive deterioration — both mental and physical — and how it ought to prompt us to prepare for eternity. -
The Authority of the King (Part 1)
Mark 1:21-28 Jesus begins His public preaching ministry. The people were amazed by His authority. Unlike other teachers of His day, Jesus spoke with a firs hand knowledge of Scripture. His authority over a posing demon, confirmed His teaching. The people were a astounded. Unfortunately amazement did not equal belief. News of His teaching and power spread. -
A Shepherd’s Heart (Part 1)
Romans 1:8-15 The introduction to Paul’s letter to the Romans with his expression of thanks to the God he serves. We get a glimpse into Paul’s heart (and an example to follow) by looking at this gratitude and its natural outpouring love, prayer, worship, trust, humility, and perseverance. -
The Call of God
Romans 1:5-7 Paul’s brief summary of the gospel by bringing it to its natural conclusion: that Jesus Christ sovereignly commissions His servants and calls His saints. This commission is one of obedience and is ultimately for His own glory. -
The Thrill of Living
Ecclesiastes 11:7-10 We find that enjoying life and obeying God go hand-in-hand. We are to seek to enjoy life but to be wise. We are not to do something sinful or foolish. We will give an account.